AMD Opteron 3280 vs Intel Xeon D-1518

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AMD Opteron 3280 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon D-1518
AMD Opteron 3280 Intel Xeon D-1518

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the Intel Xeon D-1518 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD Opteron 3280 8 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the Intel Xeon D-1518 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015.
AMD Opteron (4) Family Intel Xeon D (79)
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) CPU group Intel Xeon D-1500 (22)
1 Generation 1
Zurich (Bulldozer) Architecture Broadwell
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron 3280 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon D-1518 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic Intel Xeon D-1518
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.40 GHz Frequency 2.20 GHz
3.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic Intel Xeon D-1518
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Opteron 3280, while the Intel Xeon D-1518 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic Intel Xeon D-1518
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR4-2133
Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 6.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache --
2.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 32
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 31.5 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon D-1518 is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic Intel Xeon D-1518
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD Opteron 3280 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon D-1518 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic Intel Xeon D-1518
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AM3+ Socket BGA 1667
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2012 Release date Q4/2015
229 $ Release price 206 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD Opteron 3280 (0%)
Intel Xeon D-1518 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Opteron 3280 (100%)
Intel Xeon D-1518 (87%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
5533 (100%)
Intel Xeon D-1518 Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
4829 (87%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Xeon D-1518 Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
603 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Xeon D-1518 Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
2596 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
506 (100%)
Intel Xeon D-1518 Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Opteron 3280 Intel Xeon D-1518
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